Some programs have little bleeps or bells, but Get Running has an English woman guiding you through the workout and gives you encouragement. She says things like:

Today we are going to run... five 10-minute runs
You are halfway done, turn around and head home if you need.
You have one minute left (with enthusiasm)!
You have run 20 minutes! You have 5 minutes remaining.
Today's run is only 2 minutes longer than last week.
Great job! Congratulations!

The nice peeps at Get Running have given me 10 apps to give away so you can try the program out! The program is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Before you laugh at the idea of someone running with their iPad (like I was), people had used the iPad with their treadmill. Ahhh...that makes sense. But it's only compatible with those devices so only enter if you have one of them, okay?

Giveaway:

1. You need to have an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Please don't enter if you don't have one of these devices.
2. If you win, you need to download the app within 2 weeks. No, you don't need to start using the app...but why wait? Get a properly fitted pair of running shoes and good socks and you are ready to go!
3. To enter, just leave a comment. Make sure your email is on your Google login, or you leave your email address in the comment.
4. If you don't win, don't fret...you can buy the GetRunning app for only $1.99 in the Apple store.
5. And remember, I may be totally enthusiastic about this program...but please note that the $1.99 app does not get you out of bed in the morning, put on your shoes and get you butt out the door. Just sayin'. Just wanna be clear about it.
6. You have until Monday, March 28, 2011, Midnight PDT to enter. :) I'll do a random drawing for the 10 winners.

Disclosure: I did not receive anything from the makers of Get Running App for this post. They are offering the 10 apps free to the winners. Opinions about the app, the lady on the app, and running in general are my own. ;) - mary the food librarian

I tried this out in the fall, but didn't have the app, just the printable program. I got up to 2-3/4 miles and then I got mono- I have finally recovered, and I am dying to try it out again! I think the englishwoman might help!

Ack! This would be great for me. I am a runner - have been for many years - but due to some personal stuff over the past few months, I have got out of the habit. I need something to change things up and get me going...this would be IDEAL.

I would love to try this app. I have another app that I have been trying, but it doesn't speak to me so I have to stare at my iPod the whole time to see when to start running or walking. This give-a-way comes in perfect time for amazing running weather!!

Way to go Mary!! I am using the C25K app right now on my iPhone and I LOVE IT!!! I have never been a runner, and I cannot believe that at Week5 I am actually running for 5 straight minutes - 3 times no less :) You have definitely helped insprired me to take on this challenge - no need to enter my name for the app, I just wanted to comment :) I hope to complete my first 5K in May!!